ADVERT: MANAGER TECHNICAL SERVICES

1 LIM 368 LIM368 LOCAL MUNICIPALITY is an equal opportunity employer subscribing to the Employment Equity Act, and hereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the under-mentioned post.

2 MANAGER CORPORATE SERVICES OCCUPATIONAL CATEGORY Senior Management ANNUAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE An all-inclusive annual remuneration package as per Government Notice 381 of Local Government Gazette 40118: Upper limit of total remuneration packages payable to Managers directly accountable to Municipal Managers TERM OF APPOINTMENT Fixed term contract (5 years) YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 5 years relevant experience at a senior management level MINIMUM QUALIFICATION Bachelor Degree in Public Administration/Management Sciences/Law or equivalent Compliance with the MFMA competencies as per Government Notice 21 of Local Government Gazette 37245 REQUIREMENTS Must have a valid driver s licence.

3 Must be a South African citizen. High level of integrity and honesty. Good Knowledge and Understanding of Institutional Governance, Corporate Support SERVICES , including Legal SERVICES , Information Communication Technology and Council Support, relevant policies and local government legislations, Labour Relations Act, Supply Chain Management Regulations, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 and other Labour Related prescripts and local government environment. Excellent communication and negotiating skills at all levels of government Skilled in conflict resolution, problem solving and ability to be decisive Good interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills Sound knowledge and understanding of computer packages (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Munsoft will be an added advantage)

4 COMPETENCIES Strategic leadership and management, people management, operational financial management, governance, ethics and values in financial management, financial and performance reporting, risk and change management, program and project management, legislation, change and governance leadership, policy and implementation, supply chain management, audit and assurance KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Human Resource Management (Personnel planning, provisioning, training, development, labour relations management and organizational development). Human Resource management Organizational development Legal SERVICES Council Support SERVICES Employee Assistance program Training and development Labour relations Administration and Archives MANAGER PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OCCUPATIONAL CATEGORY Senior Management ANNUAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE An all-inclusive annual remuneration package as per Government Notice 381 of Local Government Gazette 40118.

5 Upper limit of total remuneration packages payable to Managers directly accountable to Municipal Managers TERM OF APPOINTMENT Fixed term contract (5 years) YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 5 years relevant experience at a senior management level MINIMUM QUALIFICATION Bachelor of Science Degree in Building Science/Architect/ Bachelor Degree in Town and Regional Planning or Development studies or equivalent. Compliance with the MFMA competencies as per Government Notice 21 of Local Government Gazette 37245. Added advantage: Project Management Certificate of Diploma; Registration as a Professional Planner in accordance with the Planning Professions Act, 2000; Proven successful professional Development/ Town and Regional Planning experience REQUIREMENTS Must have a valid driver s licence.

6 Must be a South African citizen. High level of integrity and honesty. Good Knowledge and Understanding of relevant policies and local government legislations Good understanding of governance systems and performance management Good knowledge of Supply Chain Management Regulations and Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 Knowledge of GIS and spatial, town and development planning Excellent communication and negotiating skills at all levels of government Skilled in conflict resolution, problem solving and ability to be decisive Good interpersonal and communication (written and verbal)

7 Skills Sound knowledge and understanding of computer packages (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Munsoft will be an added advantage) COMPETENCIES Strategic leadership and management, people management, operational financial management, governance, ethics and values in financial management, financial and performance reporting, risk and change management, program and project management, legislation, change and governance leadership, policy and implementation, supply chain management, audit and assurance KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Development Planning, LED, Institutional PMS, Land use Management and Planning Human Settlement.

8 Administration and development of Spatial Development Framework and related Town Planning functions. Develop and maintain GIS. Formulation of development policies, strategies and action plans. Formulate, develop and implement economic development policy and LED strategies. Stimulate local economy by promoting job creation, investment and the development of SMME s. Land use Management, Development Planning, marketing, and tourism. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OCCUPATIONAL CATEGORY Senior Management ANNUAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE An all-inclusive annual remuneration package as per Government Notice 381 of Local Government Gazette 40118: Upper limit of total remuneration packages payable to Managers directly accountable to Municipal Managers TERM OF APPOINTMENT Fixed term contract (5 years) YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 5 years relevant experience at a senior management level At least five years experience in finance management in local Government or similar environment.

9 MINIMUM QUALIFICATION Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance. Compliance with the MFMA competencies as per Government Notice 21 of Local Government Gazette 37245. Compliance with the MFMA unit standards as per Notice 493 of Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007. Added advantage: Chartered Accountant and registration with a relevant professional body. REQUIREMENTS Must have a valid driver s licence. Must be a South African citizen. High level of integrity and honesty. Knowledge and understanding of financial computer systems. Advanced knowledge and understanding of Municipal Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, relevant policy and other legislations.

10 Advanced knowledge and understanding of institutional governance system and performance management. Advanced understanding of council operations and financial delegations. Advanced leadership skills, such as excellent interpersonal skills, managerial skills, strategic focus and ability to review concept holistically. Ability to work under pressure. Good Knowledge and Understanding of relevant policies. Good understanding of governance systems and performance management Good knowledge of Supply Chain Management Regulations and Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 Excellent communication and negotiating skills at all levels of government Skilled in conflict resolution, problem solving and ability to be decisive Good interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills Sound knowledge and understanding of computer packages (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Munsoft will be an added advantage)